Immediately, Lin Xiao and the three others, including Ling Hu, stepped into the Vientiane Pavilion trading hall.
The Vantage Pavilion trading hall was exceptionally spacious, filled with numerous items. However, unlike the outside, everything was meticulously arranged. Each item was encased in a corresponding transparent box, giving an immediate impression of extraordinariness.
There were quite a few people inside the trading hall, though noticeably fewer than outside.
Every item within was priced at no less than ten Green Spirit Stones.
“This Vientiane Pavilion trading hall is indeed incomparable to the goods outside,” Lin Xiao couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
Although the prices of items outside were lower, finding a treasure could mean a great bargain.
However, fakes were not uncommon, and it was rare to discover anything truly remarkable.
Finding a treasure depended entirely on luck.
In contrast, the Vientiane Pavilion trading hall was different. Though the items were pricier, each was clearly marked with its price, ensuring honesty and fairness, with the pavilion’s reputation guaranteeing no deception.
“Hmm? These bumpkins have come in too?”
Seeing Lin Xiao and his group enter the trading hall, a young man in luxurious brocade robes, at the first level of Martial Lord, remarked with slight surprise.
“People who can only afford low-grade materials dare to enter the Vientiane Pavilion trading hall?” another young man said.
“They probably don’t even know what the Vientiane Pavilion trading hall is. Every item here costs at least fifty Green Spirit Stones. Can they afford it?” another added.
The brocade-robed youth shook his head disdainfully and said, “They can only gawk on the first floor. No need to bother with such people. Let’s go to the third floor.”
With that, the brocade-robed youth started walking towards the staircase.
The other two young men cast contemptuous glances at Lin Xiao’s group before following closely behind.
“Let them act arrogant for now. When we leave, I’ll teach them a lesson!” Ling Hu snorted coldly.
If not for giving face to Shi Jindou and respecting the Vientiane Pavilion, he would have already taken action.
“Let’s head to the third floor too and see if there’s anything good,” Ling Xiao said calmly.
Ling Hu nodded, and the four of them proceeded towards the staircase.
In no time, Lin Xiao and his group reached the third floor, where an elder at the ninth level of Martial Lord sat guarding the entrance.
Those entering the third floor had to pass the elder’s scrutiny. Geniuses, individuals of status, or powerful experts were allowed through without question.
Others, however, would be questioned. Without sufficient wealth or status, entry was difficult.
This was the Vientiane Pavilion’s rule.
To be precise, there were requirements for wealth, status, or cultivation level. The guard was somewhat lenient, allowing those slightly below the standard to enter.
This approach expanded trade and reduced potential conflicts.
The young attendees, backed by Martial Emperor forces, were naturally not stopped by the elder.
The three young men also entered smoothly.
Lin Xiao’s group faced no obstruction either.
The third floor of the Vientiane Pavilion trading hall was also spacious, but the items were notably scarce.
Only a few dozen people were present, including middle-aged individuals, elders, and a small number of youths.
These youths were all at least mid-tier Martial Venerables.
When Lin Xiao and his group entered the third floor without hindrance, the three young men from earlier showed expressions of astonishment.
These insignificant bumpkins could enter the third floor?
Could the elder at the entrance have been asleep?
Of course, Lin Xiao and his group ignored the trio’s gazes and continued inward.
“Dragon Fall Bow?”
After a few steps, Lin Xiao noticed a glittering golden longbow hanging on the wall.
The golden bow curved like a crouching dragon, with light waves flowing across it, exuding an extraordinary aura at first glance.
“Dragon Fall Bow, strung with thousand-year mid-tier sixth-grade Coiling Snake tendon, framed with five-thousand-year Spirit Spring Wood, immensely powerful, priced at eight thousand Green Spirit Stones.”
Reading the description, Lin Xiao couldn’t help but gasp.
The Coiling Snake, among spirit snakes, had an exceptionally tough body. A thousand-year mid-tier sixth-grade Coiling Snake tendon would undoubtedly have remarkable resilience.
Spirit Spring Wood was also one of the toughest spirit woods. Combined, they would surely create an extraordinary bow.
However, seeing the price, Lin Xiao dismissed the idea.
Even someone like Cao Tianchao, a ninth-level Martial Lord, might not have a few hundred Green Spirit Stones. Eight thousand Green Spirit Stones would make even a Martial Emperor force wince. The price was clearly not affordable for ordinary people.
Even if someone could afford it, few would be willing to pay such a high price for a longbow weapon.
Unless they were an archer.
Otherwise, the cost was simply too great.
“Red Sun Flame Mushroom, seven thousand Green Spirit Stones.”
“Sixth-grade high-tier antidote pill, Miasma-Breaking Pill, eight thousand Green Spirit Stones.”
“Unnamed Giant Hammer, obtained from a tomb in Zhaoyao Mountain, of unknown origin, mysterious and unpredictable, six thousand Green Spirit Stones.”
…
Lin Xiao scanned the items, continually astonished. The prices were outrageously high.
Of course, the items here were of high quality, some extremely rare.
While they might not be useful to most, they were invaluable to those with specific needs.
For instance, a sixth-grade high-tier Miasma-Breaking Pill would be priceless to someone afflicted with miasma poison. Eight thousand Green Spirit Stones was not excessive.
As for “items of unknown origin,” few would likely take interest.
After all, those who could enter here were not fools.
Lin Xiao and Ling Hu’s group continued forward, their gazes sweeping over the items.
At one item, the brocade-robed youth and his two companions stopped, their eyes fixed on it.
The brocade-robed youth, at the first level of Martial Lord, had a gleam in his eyes and a complex expression.
Clearly, he was very interested in the item but hesitated due to its price.
“Sixth-tier primary spirit beast, Fierce Blood Violent Bear essence blood, one bottle, five thousand Green Spirit Stones?”
Lin Xiao’s heart stirred slightly. The Fierce Blood Violent Bear was an extremely aggressive and powerful spirit beast.
Its essence blood carried a ferocious quality, useful for those cultivating rigid yang attribute techniques or talents.
For Ling Hu, with his beast-transformation power and Heavenly Flame Sacred Tiger physique, this essence blood was even more valuable, potentially enabling a breakthrough.
However, whether Ling Xiao could afford the five thousand Green Spirit Stones was uncertain.
“Fierce Blood Violent Bear essence blood?” At that moment, Ling Xiao’s eyes lit up. He directly addressed the three youths ahead, saying, “Are you buying or not? If not, get out of the way.”
At this, the three turned angrily.
“You bumpkins think you can afford Fierce Blood Violent Bear essence blood?” one of the ninth-level Martial Venerable youths said disdainfully.
“That’s right. We’re buying this Fierce Blood Violent Bear essence blood.”
Ling Xiao looked at a middle-aged Vientiane Pavilion staff member nearby and said, “Sir, please take out this Fierce Blood Violent Bear essence blood. I’ll buy it.”
“Very well!” The middle-aged man beamed, nodded politely, and retrieved the jade bottle containing the essence blood, handing it to Ling Xiao.
With a wave of his hand, Ling Xiao produced a large pile of Green Spirit Stones, placing them on the counter.
The middle-aged man scanned them with his divine sense, then stored the stones in his storage ring.
The transaction was complete.
“You!” The three brocade-robed youths were stunned, their faces darkening.
Weren’t these just bumpkins who could only afford low-grade herbs on the outskirts? How could they have so many Green Spirit Stones?
Five thousand Green Spirit Stones, purchased without hesitation, more decisively than them?
“Ling Hu, take it. This beast blood will be very useful for you,” Ling Xiao said, handing the jade bottle to Ling Hu.
“Awesome!” Ling Hu grinned, quickly stowing the Fierce Blood Violent Bear essence blood. He then glanced at the three youths and said, “Bumpkins!” before turning to continue forward.
